Marko Johansen

Nassau is undoubtedly the best-known and most-visited destination in the Bahamas. Each year, tens of thousands of cruise ship passengers disembark at the city's downtown docks to spend a few hours searching for souvenir T-shirts and baubles at the straw market, savor a celebratory libation at Senor Frog's or Crocodile's, then head back to the boat for a shower before dinner.

Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, is seated on the banks of the Dnepr River. It is the largest political, cultural, economical and educational center with its theaters, shopping, activities, events, as well as the city's history and culture. Kiev is called "the mother of all cities" because it is one of the oldest Slavonic cities in Europe. It offers spectacular art and architecture with stunning frescoes, mosaics, cathedrals, monasteries, exhibitions, business centers and commercial complexes and other attractions.

Hobart is the capital of the Australian state of Tasmania, an island that lies 150 miles south of the mainland. Hobart, with a population of a little over 212,000, straddles the Derwent River's estuary. The visitor will find that the estuary itself is full of beaches, including Nutgrove, Bellerive, and Sandy Bay. The climate is mild throughout much of the year, so Hobartians and their guests can enjoy the outdoors even in the winter, which the tourist from the Northern hemisphere should remember is around June, July and August.

Cairo is not just any city, with its history stretching back thousands of years. Cairo's Arabic name is al-Qahirah, which means "The Conquerors." Native Egyptians even call Cairo "Masr," meaning Egypt, reflecting its influence on the country as a whole. The city is one of the largest in the Arab world, and is divided into four districts. Downtown Cairo is the heart of the modern city.